Erykah Badu
ActingErica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul". Early in her career, she was recognizable for wearing very large and colorful headwraps. For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great Billie Holiday. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, and is also an actress having appeared in a number of films playing a range of supporting roles in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, she is also very prominent in the documentary film Before the Music Dies. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known For
The Cider House Rules
Rose Rose
What Men Want
Sister
Blues Brothers 2000
Queen Moussette
The Piano Lesson
Lucille
House of D
Lady / Bernadette
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
Self
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Self
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Self (voice)
The Land
Turquoise
The DOC
Filmography — Acting
The Cider House Rules
Rose Rose
What Men Want
Sister
Blues Brothers 2000
Queen Moussette
The Piano Lesson
Lucille
House of D
Lady / Bernadette
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
Self
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Self
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Self (voice)
The Land
Turquoise
The DOC
Teenage Paparazzo
Self (uncredited)
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3
Self
Devil's Pie: D'Angelo
Self
They Die by Dawn
Stagecoach Mary
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute
Self - Perfomer
RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film
Self
What Difference Does It Make?
Self
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
Hargrove
Self
Dave Chappelle's Block Party 2
Self
MTV 20: Jams
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
self
Erykah Badu: Live At North Sea Jazz Festival 2001
self
Erykah Badu: MTV Unplugged
Self
Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special
Bonobo: The North Borders Tour, Live
Self
Erykah Badu - Live At Java Jazz Festival
Erykah Badu Live
Self
